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LARGE “DUFIHLO” FOLDING KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
LARGE “DUFIHLO” FOLDING KNIFE.

19” overall, 9” yataghan blade with long clip blade. Iron locking bolster, curved stag grip slabs, 10.25” closed. Dufihlo was among the finest Confederate cutlers during the Civil War. This knife is one of 2 or 3 known large folders with “DULFILHO” markers mark in same style lengthwise on blade like his swords and earlier surgical instruments. CONDITION: very good overall, gray blade with iron patina and pin prick pitting, crisp maker’s mark, hand worn stag grip. PROVENANCE: Pictured on page 208 “Accoutrements IV” by Jim Johnston. (02-18170/JS). $5,000-7,000.